Chilli paneer vs methi malai matar: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick chilli paneer; for muscle gain chilli paneer does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Chilli paneer | Methi malai matar |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate · 180 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 430 kcal | 222 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g | 7 g |
| Carbs | 14 g | 15 g |
| Fat | 33 g | 15 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 4.6 g | 2.9 g |
| Calories from fat | 69% | 61% |
What the numbers say
- Chilli paneer has 208 kcal more a serving than methi malai matar. One serving of chilli paneer has the calories of about 1.9 servings of methi malai matar.
- Chilli paneer has more protein: 20 g vs 7 g.
- For protein per calorie, chilli paneer wins with 4.6 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Chilli paneer, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Chilli paneer, because it brings more protein a serving.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.